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7.4avg / 10

Arab City School District

School District · Arab, Alabama

Students: 2,637
Teachers (FTE): 156
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,637

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#20 of 143

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,637

$1,171 vs Alabama median

District size

2,637 students

Typical than Alabama median

The short answer

Arab City ranks #20 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Arab City's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Arab High School (8.0/10), Arab Junior High School (7.3/10), and Arab Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Arab City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Arab High School8.0 / 10
2Arab Junior High School7.3 / 10
3Arab Elementary School6.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Arab City

Arab City is a Arab, Alabama school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $11,637 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Arab City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Arab High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Arab City students show an average math proficiency of 67.9% and ELA proficiency of 72.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Arab City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency67.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency72.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Arab City with test data.

Schools in Arab City

4 schools

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Arab
Total Enrollment
2,637
Teachers (FTE)
156
District spending per student
$11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arab City?

Arab City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Arab City?

The average composite rating for Arab City is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Arab City?

Arab City's district-level spending was $11,637 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Arab City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Arab City is 16.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Arab City?

Arab High School is the highest-rated school in Arab City with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Arab City?

Across schools in Arab City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Arab City compare to other districts in Alabama?

Arab City has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
67.9%
ELA Proficiency
72.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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